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Grant County is home to wildlife, night life, and the good life. You can find all three in Silver City and in the surrounding communities. Photo courtesy of Alison Trombley. See more of our front-page images!
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The Catwalk National Scenic Trail offers a fascinating glimpse into the geologic and historic foundations of Grant County. The result of cataclysmic volcanic actions, the area now offers a beautiful picnic spot next to Whitewater Creek...
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- Bordering a wilderness area, historic mining town mixes rustic settings with strong community spirit
"Where to Retire," Dec. 2007
Combine a gentle high-desert climate, intense natural beauty where solitude and wilderness reign and an average of 300 sunny days a year, throw in a low-key, infomal vibe and Old West charm, and what do you get? Silver City, NM: an off-the-beaten path town boasting vast scenic splendor and a burgeoning arts scene.
- America's Top Ten Bargain Towns for Boomers
"55-Alive!"
Dark, billowing clouds that cover Silver City on summer afternoons cast ominous shadows across the mountains and plains, presenting a variety of multihued colors in the evening's brilliant sunset. More than three million acres of the Gila wilderness awaits the hiker, mountain biker, camper, or wildlife observer, and plenty of lakes are strewn about the gorgeous desert terrain. The landscape draws people here, but its low property taxes, attractive housing costs, a state-of-the-art health center, and top-notch university keep them here.. Read this article!
- "Dozen Distinctive Destinations"
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Once an Apache Indian campsite, later the boyhood home of the notorious gunslinger Billy the Kid, and more recently a silver and copper mining boomtown, Silver City, N.Mex. (pop. 12,500) is as strikingly beautiful as it is historic... Read this article!
- "Ten Coolest Towns"
Budget Travel Magazine, September 2007
A little bit hip and a little bit homey, these up-and-coming towns guarantee a fun detour on your next road trip. You'll be browsing the local real estate pages before you know it. Read this article!
- "Blending comfort and conservation"
Houston Chronicle, August 14, 2007
SILVER CITY, N.M. — I am sitting in a big, comfy Adirondack chair on the veranda of a 1928 hacienda-style lodge looking out at a grassy savannah dotted with young pinyon pines, junipers and oaks. Deep green mountains dominate the near distance. A far-off dog barks, the wind sighs, a titmouse calls. At dusk, freeloading mule deer will turn up, as if on cue, to help themselves to a snack from the many bird feeders around the lodge. A few hours later, a bright, full moon will rise. Read this article!
- "Top Public Hunting Areas" — Outdoor Life Magazine
"The Gila and Cibola national forests of Catron
and Grant counties ... are legendary for large mule deer."
The Silver City Museum’s local history library offers extensive resources for researching early residents, including indexes to early newspapers and local records, biographical files, information on historic properties, and a history database. Click here for more information.
Carl Scholl's web page has cemetery, genealogy and death records for Grant County dating back more than 120 years.
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Victoria Chick
2116 N. Pope Street
Silver City NM 88061 505-534-4680 Dynamic shapes and bold color characterize the paintings and original prints of artist Victoria Chick. A figurative painter, her primary subjects are human and animals done in an expressive style. Her stuido, locate... Learn more!
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Introduction to Painting on Silk
May 10
Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective class. Deadline for registration May 5. Fee: $58 for Collective members, $63 for non-members, plus $20 material fee.
Phone: 575-538-5733
Silver City Farmers' Market
May 10, 8:30 am
We are pleased to inform you that the Silver City Farmers Market will be returning to Historic Downtown for the upcoming 2008 season. The Opening Day will be May 10. The site will be the new Main Street Plaza (behind Domino's Pizza). Site preparation will include grading and graveling of the six lots of the property, while 7th/Main/8th streets will be devoted to parking and picking up of customers.
The Chamber weekly e-mail blast on Monday will let you know what will be available at the market the following Saturday. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Location: The New Main Street Plaza behind Domino's Pizza
Dog & Cat Vaccination Clinic
May 10, 9:00 am
9am to 12 Noon. Vaccination Clinic offers rabies shots, DHLP-Parvo shot, 3 year rabies and for cats, the 3-way shot. For the 3 year rabies proof of previous vaccination required. State law requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies and city and county ordinances require licenses. All dogs in Grant County require licenses to run concurrently with rabies shot. Reduced fees apply. Location: Animal Shelter, 3050 S. Cougar Way Phone: 538-9261
Family Play Clay Day w/Zoe Wolfe
May 10, 9:00 am
9am to Noon for Mask Making $40 - family $35each; 1 to 3pm for Ceramic whistles $25 - family $20 each; All day is $60 and $100 for two attendees. Location: Leyba & Ingalls Arts, 315 Bullard, Silver City Phone: 388-5725
Opening Day for Mercado del Sol (Artists Market)
May 10, 9:00 am
Opening Day for this marketplace for local artists and crafts people - we invite you to join us for this first season! Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm during the summer. To sign up for a booth contact Billy Mack (NM Art Glass Center) 534-8285 or for more info contact Moti at 534-1024
Location: Historic Downtown Silver City, Kelly St at Bullard Street Phone: 534-8285
National Park Service Begins Long-Term Plan for Gila Cliff Dwellings Last Updated: May 8 Skate Park Ground Breaking Ceremony Last Updated: May 1 5th Annual Gila Water Festival Last Updated: April 11 Looking for musicians who played with Meredith Neal and his BootHeel Boys Last Updated: April 11 One of the biggest events in Grant County has a new title sponsor! Last Updated: March 24
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Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce
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